The Scarlet Pimpernel

A daring rescuer, a deadly revolution, and a secret identity that could cost him everything — The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy sweeps readers into a world of danger, deception, and breathtaking courage. As the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror grips Paris, a mysterious Englishman risks his life to save innocent aristocrats from the guillotine, leaving behind only his signature mark: a small red pimpernel flower.

To the world, Sir Percy Blakeney is a foolish, fashionable nobleman — harmless, idle, and laughably vain. But behind the mask lies a brilliant strategist and fearless hero whose cunning plans outwit even the most ruthless revolutionary agents. When the sinister Chauvelin vows to unmask and destroy the Scarlet Pimpernel, the chase becomes a deadly game of wits across two nations.

Caught in the middle is Lady Marguerite Blakeney, Percy’s brilliant and beautiful wife, who must confront secrets, loyalties, and the painful distance growing between her and her enigmatic husband. As dangers mount and revelations unfold, she is drawn into the perilous world Percy has carefully hidden — and forced to decide where her heart truly lies.

The Scarlet Pimpernel delivers Baroness Orczy’s iconic blend of romance, suspense, and swashbuckling adventure, offering a tale where bravery triumphs, wit dazzles, and a single daring hero changes the fate of many with nothing more than courage and a crimson flower.